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farewells

UK //ˌfeəˈwelz//US //ˌferˈwelz//

词源

源自中古英语 'farewel',由 'fare'(旅行)和 'well'(好)组成,字面意思是‘一路平安’。

noun

❶ 指告别或离别时的言行,通常带有正式或情感色彩,用于表达对某人离开的祝福或伤感。

“They exchanged tearful farewells at the airport.”

(他们在机场含泪道别。)

“The farewells at the end of the school year were emotional.”

(学年结束时的告别充满了情感。)

同义词:goodbyes, partings, adieux

常见短语

bid farewells — 正式或郑重地向某人告别,常用于正式场合或长时间分离的情况。

“The team gathered to bid farewells to their retiring coach.”

(全队聚在一起向即将退休的教练告别。)